Report by Ian Young

The first fixture of 2013 and 4th in the series of this seasons Harrier League was held over at Wrekenton in Gateshead last Saturday. Another good turnout by club members on a cold fresh day although we were missing the U17 lads team who were away representing Durham in the inter school`s X Country. The course was in decent condition considering the recent weather but with all X Countries there was still plenty mud to wade through and a small hill to go up and down.

 

Results Men.

50th Graham Burns 0:38:03 Slow Pack

90th Kevin Doolan 0:39:00 Slow Pack

93rd Ian Walton 0:39:11 Slow Pack

98th Dave Smith 0:39:18 Slow Pack

160th Ian Young 0:40:21 Slow Pack

190th Stewy Bell 0:40:56 Fast Pack

246th Colin Hodgson 0:42:55 Slow Pack

247th Derren Sarginson 0:42:58 Slow Pack

309th Brian Richardson 0:45:56 Slow Pack

311th Mark Fish 0:45:58 Slow Pack

340th Kevin Lee 0:47:34 Slow Pack

374th Mike Gill 0:52:13 Slow Pack

391 Men ran

Blackhill Bounders team were 15th overall out of 26 teams updated tables not available as yet.

Strong run as always by Graham with Kevin and Dave pushing hard also got to mention Colin Hodgson and Mark Fish their times improving each fixture this season. Bruce Smith sadly pulled up with an injury and was forced to limp back to the tent, hope you get better soon Bruce. Well done to everyone for taking part we do need more men for the final 2 fixtures so come and join us at Alnwick next month.

Results Ladies.

14th Sarah Lister 0:29:11 Medium Pack

27th Leanne Robertson 0:30:04 Medium Pack

47th Louise Priestley 0:30:56 Slow Pack

48th Maresa Bell 0:30:57 Slow Pack

169 Ladies ran Blackhill Bounders team came 7th overall out of 28 teams updated tables not available as yet.

Another fine run by Sarah with Leanne pushing just behind both running well from the medium pack and doing their bit for the team. Behind them was Louise and Maresa who both had great runs too including a battle finish. To have the whole team finish within the top 50 is a great effort by them. As with the men we need more ladies out for the final 2 fixtures of this season so if you fancy a go come along and join the team at Alnwick.

Photos thanks to Sara Sarginson.

 

*Final mention must got to our U17 lads Jordan and Isaac who were running for Durham schools at the inter counties X Country down in Teesside the same day. Both had excellent runs finishing 3rd and 4th respectively and qualifying for the nationals in Derby next month. Well done lads!

 

 

This Saturday 9th February is fixture No 4 in this seasons Harrier League over in Wrekenton Gateshead. As always we will be meeting at Belle Vue from 11am on Saturday morning to car share to the event. If you haven`t taken part in the previous fixtures don`t worry as you can still register before the races and best of all its FREE. If you fancy a run out in the mud with a team of Bounders then get yourself along on Saturday and join in the fun.

Timetable of events

12.15 Combined Boys & Girls under 11

12.30 Boys under 13

12.35 Girls under 13

12.50 Boys under 15

12.55 Girls under 15

13.15 Senior Men

14.00 Junior men under 17

14:25 Under 17/20 Women & Senior/Veteran Women

Location

Cardinal Hulme Catholic School, Wrekenton

Directions

A1(M) to join the Western Bypass. Just after the motorway classification ends leave the bypass at signs to Gateshead (South).

At the “Angel” roundabout take the fourth exit, signed to Wrekenton B1296, and continue up the hill.

In the village, at a mini-roundabout, all traffic is directed to the left. After this turn right immediately at another mini-roundabout. At the traffic lights turn left along Old Durham Road, pass the Seven Stars public house on the right and continue along Old Durham Road until you see a new school – Cardinal Hulme Catholic School (which is in the big green space to the west of the course on the course map below).

Parking

There is limited parking in the school grounds and you may need to park on side roads.

Registration

The building at the southern most end of the school grounds, next to the footpath (which is an old railway line) which leads to the course itself.

The course

Figure of eight course good vantage point from the central high point.

Course Map

Last years report, http://www.blackhillbounders.com/index.php/2012/02/12/harrier-league-wrekenton-saturday-11th-february-2012/

Thanks to Alister @ Elvet Striders for the venu information.

 

 

The club has secured a block booking for this year`s Blaydon Race, 9^th June, which will save YOU time and effort instead of trying to use the online booking system when it opens on the 4^th February and potentially missing out on a place.

What YOU need to do if you want to secure your place for the race is to contact Steve Maxwell via email (maxwellstvn@yahoo.ie) by close of play Saturday 26^th January with the following.

1. Your full name.
2. Your date of birth.
3. Your English Athletics membership number.
4. Your T-shirt size required.
5. Your race fee which is £18 this year.

Steve has been given a deadline of Sunday 27th January so if you have not paid him by then you will NOT secure your place.

If you want to pay by cheque that`s fine please make the cheque out to Blackhill Bounders. Once Steve has all the money in the club will pay the race fees out of the clubs own account. The club will also organise transport to and from the race with a social gathering afterwards location to be confirmed.

Don`t delay and get your entry in NOW and let`s have a big turnout of Blackhill Bounders at this excellent North East race.

 

 

 

Report by Ian Young

A cold sunny Sunday morning saw 22 Bounders and family members head down to Durham for the annual X Country Relays hosted by Durham City Harriers. The course was a nice flat loop of 1500 meters on grass that each team member had to run around twice. Teams were made up of Senior Men, Veteran Men and Veteran Woman.

Vet Men results.

41st 00:32:55 Dave Best VM35 00:09:36, Kevin Lee VM50 00:12:02, Phill Morris VM35 00:11:17

42nd 00:32:56 Stewy Bell VM45 00:09:16, Gavin McAdam VM35 00:10:01, Mike Gill VM65 00:13:39

47th 00:33:24 Ian Young VM35 00:10:15, Mark Fish VM40 00:11:43, Ant Williamson VM45 00:11:26

48th 00:33:35 Ian Walton VM40 00:09:52, Brian Richardson VM45 00:11:33, Geoff Winter VM55 00:12:10

58th 00:35:10 Dave Smith VM45 00:10:08, Mike Swainson VM65 00:13:52, Chris Boyd VM45 00:11:10

70 teams ran the event.

Fastest vet 35 – Dave Best 10th, Gavin McAdam 12^th and Ian Young 13th.

Fastest vet 45 – Stewy Bell 7th.

 

Senior and Vet Woman results.

11th 00:33:14 Sarah Lister VW35 00:10:43, Louise Priestley VW35 00:11:47, Leanne Robertson VW35 00:10:44

70 teams ran the event.

Fastest vet 35 – Sarah Lister 3rd, Leanne Robertson 4th and Louise Priestley 14th.

 

Senior Men results.

22nd 00:28:01 Jordan Bell SM 00:09:16, Richard Scott SM 00:09:29, Isaac Dunn SM 00:09:16

34th 00:30:06 Stephen Collins SM 00:10:13, Stewy Bell VM45 00:09:25, Ian Young SM 00:10:28

52 teams ran the event

Ian and Stewy had to run again to make the numbers up for the 2nd senior team.

Big well done to everyone that ran some of who are just coming back from injury and time out from running we should be very proud of where all our teams finished. Other clubs had far bigger numbers than us and put their best runners all in one or more teams something we did not do.

For the full results go to the following link http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/index.php?news&nid=314

Next Bounders team event is the Harrier League meeting at Wrekenton on the 9th Feb followed by the Royal Signals Relays on the 16th Feb at Hetton Lyons Park. If you want to run in the signals we need to know ALL names by the end of this month please. There will be a list on the notice board in the sports centre so get your name on there if you want to run. All club members are encouraged to have a go at these events no matter what standard a runner you are it`s all about having fun and being part of a team.

Pictures thanks to Sara Sarginson.

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Video thanks to George Routledge Heaton Harriers.

 

 

 

 

This race takes place before the televised international X country event and has a quality big race atmosphere with plenty GB and international athletes mingling with the crowd before and after. The route is a nice brisk 5K clockwise run around Arthurs Seat and Holyrood Park following the Queens Drive tarmac road. The first 2 and a bit K are uphill followed by a nice fast downhill finish with plenty spectators on the sidelines shouting you on. Up with us for the day was Patrick Duffy of Heaton Harriers who made the podium finishing 2nd overall with a time of 17:33 well done Patrick and thanks for sharing your cup with us! Also well done to Tony and Sharon completing their first race since moving to the Bounders from Consett Run England. A great race and even better day out afterwards one for next year for sure thanks to you all who came and made it. Race was £20 to enter which included a long sleeved t-shirt and medal, advanced booking of return train journey was also £20 and £1.50 for a shower afterwards at Meadowbank stadium was really good value for money.

Results

30th David Best 19:22

52nd Ian Young 20:17

69th Leanne Robertson 20:39 6th lady and 1st female vet

163rd Steve Maxwell 22:30

224th Dave Mitchell 23:17

448th Mark Fish 25:28

1262nd Tony Skeen 32:26

1263rd Sharon Jude 32:26

1817 runners took part in the event.